Evaluation of oxidative stress in oral lichen planus using malonaldehyde: A systematic review

Conclusion This review reveals only 8 studies that demonstrate the elevated oxidative stress levels in oral lichen planus using malonaldehyde as a biomarker. Therefore, further studies need to be performed which would estimate the levels of MDA in serum, saliva and tissue samples of the same group of patients with oral lichen planus, so as to draw definitive conclusions and significant correlation between the MDA levels from the three samples.
Source: Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research